Sunday, February 3, 2013

On A Bender

Oh my stars, I am so tired. Yesterday was the big bird watching expedition at Bluebonnet Swamp. I met lots of nice birders, learned some new things, and found out about new birding areas. For 9-1/2 hours I was on the go with only a breakfast bar and a half a cup of coffee to sustain me. I guess you could say I was on a bird bender! I even found a huge eagles' nest where two eaglets have recently hatched. Double D was nice enough to accompany me there this afternoon for three hours. So far I have spent seven hours observing the eagles in two days. I am waiting to perfect my photos before I show them on here.

On the way home from the eagles' nest, this little Killdeer crossed the road right in front of us. Good thing I was only going about 30 mph, and with no cars behind me I was able to stop and get some shots. Poor guy appeared lost and there were no others of his kind around. I hope he found his family and friends.

I see Killdeer around here all the time, but these shots give me a better view than I've ever had before. Killdeer will act strangely if you're near their nest...trying to keep your attention away from the nest. Do you think that might have been what this one was doing?

such a sweet little bird!! i've never heard of this bird...i am learning so much from you!7 am yesterday..right? oh,i am not a morning person either! 7 should only come once in a day..and that would be pm!!thanks for sharing these photos!

Great bird shot. I have spend several days this weekend trying to capture a phto of a flock of green parrots that have taken up residence in my sister's neighbothood in Austin Tx. No luck with my point and shoot except for one on a high wire over my head.

Superior post!!! Just look at its eyes?!!! What great clarity and wonderful action poses you've managed to capture through the lens. I also skimmed down to view your previous post...those hummers are wonderful...absolutely wonderful.

Thanks for stopping by Hootin' Anni's yesterday for my 'storm trek'...and linking up to the Bird D'Pot on my birding blog.

Oh Gail, wow! Very impressive. Too bad you got so hungry at your watching. I LOVE EAGLES. Have I confessed that to you, yet? Oh they are so majestic and keen. When we go to the Zoo here I stand I stare at the Eagles forever and my family always leaves me because I stay too long at the Eagles. I can't wait to see them!!!! My dog is cute but a pill sometimes. I love her, I do.

oooooh, do you have winter humidity? Wouldn't you want leopard nylons in the cooler months? I lived in Seattle for 4 years and it was humid and cool to the point the the cold would go right through you, at times. Thanks for your fun visit and for your awesome post that I came back to to see again. I love it.

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